Islamorada Resort Collection Appoints New Executives Ahead of New Resort Unveiling
March 8, 2024
Islamorada, FL — The Islamorada Resort Collection, a leading group of boutique resorts in the Florida Keys, announces an expanded leadership team with the appointment of three new executives: Sean Leister, Resort Manager at La Siesta Resort & Villas; Charles Trexel, Complex Executive Chef at Islamorada Resort Collection; and Stacey Peringer, Complex Director of Guest Experiences at Islamorada Resort Collection. Collectively, they will manage operations at each of the properties in the Collection, including Amara Cay Resort, La Siesta Resort & Villas, and an exciting new resort destination that will open its doors later this year. These appointments will bolster the existing executive team with expertise in the Florida Keys market across the board.
Sean Leister, Resort Manager at La Siesta Resort & Villas
Along with years of experience working in Islamorada hospitality, Mr. Leister brings a passion and strong understanding of everything that makes this destination one that travelers continue to return to. Mr. Leister has held multiple managerial roles across Hawks Cay Resort and Cheeca Lodge & Spa, where he led both event and guest experience teams to success. His knowledge of the Florida Keys market will be highly valuable as he elevates operations at La Siesta Resort & Villas.
Charles Trexel, Complex Executive Chef at Islamorada Resort Collection
Passionate about flavor nuances of Mediterranean, Coastal and Latin American cuisines, and proficient in a multitude of techniques, Chef Trexel is an experienced chef who is well versed in serving resorts with upwards of 600 rooms. With more than 18 years of experience, he has held Executive Chef positions at various Florida Keys properties including Bakers Cay Resort, Playa Largo Resort, and Cheeca Lodge & Spa. His menu development skills and creativity will be highly valuable to the Collection as their dining outlets continue to evolve.
Stacey Peringer, Complex Director of Guest Experiences at Islamorada Resort Collection
A seasoned hospitality leader, Ms. Peringer most recently served as Service Manager at Riva Motorsports and Marine of the Keys where she directed daily operations, employees and maximized profits. Prior to that role, she was the General Manager at Islamarina and Operations Director at Drift Surf Resort in Puerto Rico. Her hands-on experience in team management, operations strategy and sales management is highly valued as she enters this role.
